This August The Art Center’s Permanent Collection will host an exhibition of recent acquisitions. This will be the first time these works will be shown as a grouping in this context. Much of the work was acquired through the generous donation of Pat and Tillie Bishop. These works were carefully…

Before the invention of paper, artists used stone, clay, plaster, bone, and even wax to create impressive compositions that embodied concepts of nature and beauty.

"The arts have always played a major role in my life. I grew up in a family that held education and culture in high esteem."

Kirk Shiflett’s work is a social commentary on human environments and their encroachment on wildlife habitats. He integrates elements from various painting traditions including abstract and naturalistic wildlife painting. His work is highly detailed and surrealistic in nature. Animals in his…

In July the Art Center honors its students and instructors in this annual exhibition. The Art Center has over 200 students in classes throughout the year ranging from amateur to professional and over 15 instructors throughout the year. We at The Art Center are proud of the broad array of courses…

Escape showcases the work of students in The Art Center’s Artability/Art for All outreach program. Initially comprised of one class every other month, Artability has grown to four to seven classes each week and serves over 160 students with mental and physical challenges. The student artists in…

The Art Center is proud to announce the 7th Rocky Mountain Collage Society Members’ Exhibition from May 13 to June 25. Collage as an artform was first popularized by creating original works of art using expensive wall papers. Intricate original designs would be formed by seaming together a variety…

The Art Center hosts this international, juried exhibition every other spring, bringing artistic displays of diverse and enriching ceramic arts to the Grand Valley. Since 2006, Contemporary Clay has sought to showcase the latest developments in ceramic art nationwide, spanning the categories of…

Recently the Gould Gallery has undergone a makeover in conjunction with the building addition of the Jac Kephart Gallery. This makeover has created additional space for hanging and installing artworks. Each member of the permanent collection committee has selected two works to be shown in this…

The Jac Kephart Gallery is now open to the public! We are honored to have the opportunity to become stewards of the artwork of such a legendary figure in our community. The Jac Kephart Gallery now stands as a monument to his legacy as Jac’s work will be exhibited several times each year.